Middle School Math

Welcome to Middle School Math!  

Mr. Hansen is certified in Secondary Mathematics Education from grades 5 -12.  He received a BA in Mathematics and a BA in Secondary Math Education from Hofstra University and his Masters from Molloy College.  Mr. Hansen is also the moderator of the Trinity Leadership Corps which is a leadership club for our 8th grade students.

All Mathematics Classes incorporate technology including Khan Academy and EdPuzzle to help enhance the curriculum.  

6th Grade
6th Grade Mathematics focuses on introducing and developing algebra skills and ratios and proportions.  The students build upon previous knowledge and grow in their algebraic understanding to better describe algebraic relationships.  The curriculum prepares students for the NYS Mathematics Assessment in the spring.



7th Grade
7th Grade Mathematics focuses on building upon the algebraic concepts learned in 6th grade.  Students are accelerated throughout the year in preparation for Regents Algebra 1 in 8th grade.  In addition to the algebra topics, the curriculum focuses on geometry and probability and statistics.


8th Grade
All 8th grade students take Regents level Algebra 1.  This course culminates in a Regents examination in June.  Algebra 1 is the critical element in secondary mathematics education. Topics introduced in Algebra 1 provide the foundation students require for future success in high school mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. The primary goal in Algebra 1 is to help students transfer their concrete mathematical knowledge to more abstract algebraic generalizations. Algebra 1 topics focus on linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and also introduce students to high school level statistics.